Beloved, You were not made for the world. You were made for the King. Not for mixture, but for fire. Not for compromise, but for communion. Not to be used, but to belong—fully, joyfully, eternally—to Yeshua, your Bridegroom and King.
You are His Bride. And this is the season of engagement.
He is calling you to be set apart, adorned in holiness, washed in purity, and ready for the wedding supper of the Lamb.
Holiness: Set Apart for El Kadosh
“You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” — Leviticus 19:2, NASB
“But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior.” — 1 Peter 1:15, NASB
Holiness means to be set apart for God alone.
It is not merely moral excellence—it is belonging. It is the divine seal of consecration, marking you for sacred service and intimate worship before El Kadosh, the Holy God.
For men, holiness confronts the sin of self-exaltation—the drive to be independent, powerful, and admired apart from God.
Lay down your ambition. The throne is already taken.
For women, holiness confronts the sin of idolatrous dependency—the pull to find identity, security, or approval in people or roles rather than in God.
Lay down your fears. The Bridegroom is your covering.
Holiness calls both to surrender.
Both: Belong wholly to the Lord.
Come out from what is common. Come into what is holy.
This is the first step of love: to leave all lesser things for the One who is worthy.
Purity: The Heart That Sees God
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8, NASB
“Let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” — 2 Corinthians 7:1, NASB
Talking with God face to face
Purity is the inward condition—a heart free from contamination, deception, and mixture. It is not naïve—it is clean. It is not weak—it is ready to see clearly, to worship without distortion, and to walk without stumbling.
Sin stains men most often through lust, anger, and unchecked appetite—the war of the flesh.
For women, impurity often enters through envy, insecurity, comparison, and emotional idolatry—the war of the soul.
But purity restores clarity and communion.
It is the fragrance of the Bride who keeps her lamp burning.
It is the scent of oil on the hair of the one who has sat at the Bridegroom’s feet.
Engaged to the Holy One
“I betrothed you to one Husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 11:2, NASB
Church, you are not your own. You are not free to blend with the world, to flirt with Babylon, to taste both the cup of demons and the cup of the Lord. You are engaged—and engagement demands faithfulness.
You are not just waiting—you are preparing.
You are not watching the clock—you are watching the skies.
You are not making yourself relevant—you are making yourself ready.
This is the hour to return to your First Love.
To shed every garment stained with self, and be clothed in fine linen—bright, clean, and holy.
Cleave to the One Who Cleaves to You
“The one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” — 1 Corinthians 6:17, NASB
This is not the time for divided loyalty or distracted hearts.
The world will demand your opinions. The enemy will provoke your flesh. But the Bridegroom calls you to cleave.
Cleave to Yeshua:
In worship, where no one sees.
In obedience, when no one agrees.
In love, when the fire costs you everything.
You were not saved for status. You were saved for union.
Abide Until the Wedding Comes
“And so we shall always be with the Lord.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:17, NASB
Do not drift. Do not slumber. Abide. Abide in the Vine.
The banqueting house is prepared. The banner overhead is love. And the Bridegroom is nearer now than when you first believed.
This is the call:
Come out—into holiness.
Stay pure—guard your devotion.
Cleave—into covenant.
Abide—into eternal union.
Final Plea to the Bride
Holiness is your robe.
Purity is your fragrance.
Love is your oil.
You are not a slave. You are not a servant. You are not a platform. You are the Bride of Christ.
Return to your place. Return to your purpose. Come out, and cleave.
“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And the one who hears, say, ‘Come.’” — Revelation 22:17, NASB
Beloved, hear the voice crying out across the winds of this age, for the sons of Issachar still speak. Their bones rest, but their wisdom lives. If they walked among us now—those anointed to understand the times and know what Israel ought to do—they would not whisper comforts or opinions, but proclaim the heartbeat of El Elyon. Their voice would shake pulpits and awaken sleepers. This is not the time for compromise, but for consecration.
Beloved, awaken! You are being lulled to sleep by convenience.
Comfort has become your comforter; preference has replaced presence. The fear of God has grown rare in the sanctuary. The gatherings of the saints have been treated as optional, as though the Lord Himself had not said, “Do not forsake assembling together” (Hebrews 10:25). But the call of Issachar thunders: “Return to the fear of the Lord!” Let the shofar sound once more. Let fasting be restored. Let solemn assemblies rise again to understand the times we are in.
“Blow the shofar in Zion! Consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly.” — Joel 2:15 (AMP)
Beloved, discern the shaking. God is speaking.
The turmoil you see is not random. This shaking is divine. Earth and heaven tremble at His voice. Systems are failing. Foundations are exposed. Will you continue building upon sand? Or will you lay hold of the Cornerstone, Yeshua? Do not return to Egypt. Do not trust in chariots. Understand these tumultuous times.
“Once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heaven.” — Hebrews 12:26–27 (NASB)
Beloved, rise—not with influence, but with holiness.
This is not the hour for branding, but for brokenness. Purity must return to the Bride. The sons of Issachar would weep at a Church content with giftedness but bankrupt of obedience. They would cry aloud: Let prayer altars burn again! Let Scripture reign supreme! Let shepherds feed the sheep and stop entertaining goats! They would urge us to understand these trials.
“Judgment begins with the house of God.” — 1 Peter 4:17 (NASB)
Beloved, this is a divine window—do not waste it.
Now is the time to walk in the Spirit. Now is the time to contend for awakening. Now is the time to sow the seeds of weeping that will reap eternal joy. This season will not last. The Beloved must move while the doors remain open. Understanding the urgency of the times is vital.
“Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call on Him while He is near.” — Isaiah 55:6 (NASB)
Beloved, stop looking for Pharaoh’s favor—look to God’s hand.
You cannot rely on Babylon and serve Zion. Jehovah Jireh is your source. Prepare your heart for manna, not menus. He will feed you in the wilderness, but not if you crave the leeks of Egypt. He is jealous for your trust. Understand that the times require complete reliance on Him.
“Come out of her, My people…” — Revelation 18:4 (NASB)
Beloved, disciple your children while there is still time.
The next generation will not stand by inheritance alone. They must know the God of Abraham as their God. Restore the family altar. Fathers, lift your voice in prayer. Mothers, guard the gates with fire. Raise warriors, not watchers. Ensuring they understand the significance of these times is crucial.
“Teach them diligently… when you sit… when you walk.” — Deuteronomy 6:7 (NASB)
O Beloved, wake up. You are not in a season of maintenance—you are in a season of war.
The time is short. The hour is late. The King is coming. Prepare the way. Understand the times. Know what to do.
Prayer
Father, awaken our hearts. Pierce through every false comfort and shake every counterfeit foundation. Teach us to walk in holiness, to love the truth, and to prepare for the coming of our King. Let Your fear return to our assemblies, and Your fire to our altars. May we raise up generations who know You, who worship in Spirit and in truth. May we understand the times and grow in wisdom. In the name of Yeshua, Amen.
